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11. The value of the year's work as determined from the Tariff of Fees (Government Notifications Nos. 285 of 1907 and 360 of 1910) is $24,219.50 as against $24,861.00 in 1915.
LIBRARY.
12. Several standard works of reference have been added.
RESEARCH.
13. The work begun last year on antimony ores and metal has been continued. Work has also been done on the composition of Chinese Star Anise Oil,
STAFF.
14. No change has been made in the staff during the year.